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Tom Cruise Shuts Down Critics: 'Decide For Yourself!'
30 Sep
Summary
- Film divided critics with reviews ranging from 'obnoxious' to 'masterpiece'.
- Studio response: 'Decide for yourself' with contrasting review clips.
- Movie marks Cruise's first original film in nearly a decade.
The film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, has arrived in theaters on October 2, 2026, met with a sharply divided critical response. Reviews have ranged from highly negative, with some critics calling it 'spectacularly obnoxious,' to strongly positive, with others praising it as 'absolutely never boring.'
The studio behind Digger has responded to the mixed reception by launching a bold marketing campaign with the tagline, "Decide for yourself." This campaign includes a teaser featuring conflicting one-word reviews like "Unpleasant" juxtaposed with "Masterpiece," and a clip of Cruise's character stating, "F--- those people!"
Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon attempting to save the world, is portrayed by Cruise in the film. The movie currently holds a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 121 reviews, reflecting its split reception.
This film represents Tom Cruise's first original movie in nearly a decade, following 2017's American Made. Since then, his releases have primarily been part of the Mission: Impossible franchise or the Top Gun sequel.
